Smoke from melted kettle triggers fire alarm in Iowa City, Iowa City IA
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a fire alarm at near Cross Park Avenue in Iowa City. A plastic teacup placed on an electric stove melted, causing significant smoke but no flames. Residents are being evacuated as a safety measure.
Audio|Source: Johnson County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine 3. Jcast 1-3.
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Respond to fire alarm.
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Cross Park Place.
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At near Cross Park Avenue.
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Iowa City. Cross streets are Kia Cup Street and Braves.
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Engine 3. J-Cathwell-3.
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Respond to fire alarm.
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Cross Park Place.
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At near Cross Park Avenue.
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Iowa City.
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Cross Streets are key up Street and Broadway Street.
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J.com, three, responding.
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Engine 3, this originally came from the alarm company, near Cross Park Avenue, showing a dirt floor common smoke alarm by room 212.
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We did call and speak with staff.
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They advised that they had a resident put a plastic teacettle on an electric stove, and it melted, which has caused a lot of smoke.
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There was never any flames or fire, but the floor is full of smoke.
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And they're starting evacuation now.
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Very copies.
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Thank you.
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You're welcome.
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Location mentioned:
Near Cross Park Ave, Iowa City, IA 52240
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